O.C. Ink: Tattoo show in Costa Mesa

Tattoo artist Louis Gomez

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Tattoo artist Louie Gomez displays some of his tattoos at the second annual MUSINK tattoo convention and music festival at the Orange County Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa. The convention, which features contests, musical performances and live tattooing, began Friday and runs through Sunday.

Tattoo artist Louie Gomez displays some of his tattoos at the second annual MUSINK tattoo convention and music festival at the Orange County Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa. The convention, which features contests, musical performances and live tattooing, began Friday and runs through Sunday. (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)

Tattoo artist Rob Hill shows off his handiwork at the A-Town Tattoo booth at the second annual MUSINK tattoo convention. Last year's convention drew more than 15,000 people, according to the event's website.

Tattoo artist Rob Hill shows off his handiwork at the A-Town Tattoo booth at the second annual MUSINK tattoo convention. Last year's convention drew more than 15,000 people, according to the event's website. (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)

The second annual MUSINK tattoo convention and music festival began Friday at the Orange County Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa. It runs through Sunday with contests, musical performances and live tattooing.